NEA Big Read

Celebrating A Year of Joy and Gratitude, Evanston Public Library The Big Read

Evanston Public Library was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to provide our community with free copies of Ross Gay’s book of poetry Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, to be given away at a variety of events from September through May.

In partnership with Hive Center For The Book Arts, we will host events around the themes of this book of poetry, with a focus on joy and gratitude for where we live.


Kick Off Event: Saturday, September 21 from 1-4 pm

Stop by to join us in joyful art and poetry activities at Main Library. All ages welcome.

Pick up a free copy of Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Gay, while supplies last.


The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read is designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.

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